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US4846650A
US4846650A US07/086,212 US8621287A US4846650A US 4846650 A US4846650 A US 4846650A US 8621287 A US8621287 A US 8621287A US 4846650 A US4846650 A US 4846650A
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  • the present invention relates to oral compositions, such as dentiffrices, toothpastes and mouthwashes, which provide an antialculus benefit.
  • the present invention further relates to methods for inhibiting or reducing calculus.
  • Dental calculus or tartar as it is sometimes called, is a deposit which forms on the surfaces of the teeth at the gingival margin. Supragingival calculus appears principally in the areas near the orifices of the salivary ducts; e.g., on the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth andon the buccal surfaces of the upper first and second molars, and on the distal surfaces of the posterior molars.
  • Mature calculus consists of an inorganic portion which is largely calcium phosphate arranged in a hydroxyapatite crystal lattice structure similar to bone, enameland dentine.
  • An organic portion is also present and consists of desquamated epithelial cells, leukocytes, salivary sediment, food debris and various types of microorganisms.
  • the mature calculus As the mature calculus develops, it becomes visibly white or yellowish in color unless stained or discolored by some extraneous agent. In addition to being unsightly and undesirable from an aesthetic standpoint, the mature calculus deposits are regarded by many as a constant source of mechanical irritation of the gingiva.
  • the chemical approach to calculus inhibition generally involves chelation of calcium ion and/or crystal growth inhibition which prevents the calculus from forming and/or breaks down mature calculus by removing calcium.
  • the need for improved anticalculus products still exists.
  • compositions comprising certain types of polycarboxylic acids, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, and a pharmaceutical carrier, which compositions can deliver an effective anticalculus benefit. It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an anticalculus product in the form of compositions which do not inhibit remineralization of the teeth, and which are cosmetically acceptable. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an effective method for treating calculus utilizing the polycarboxylic acid-based compositions of the present invention.
  • compositions such as toothpastes, toothpowders, outhwashes, chewing gums, mouth sprays, lozenges and sachets.
  • Such compositions comprise:
  • the present invention also relates to a method for inhibiting or reducing the development of dental calculus comprising contacting the oral cavity (e.g., by brushing or rinsing or masticating) with a safe and effective amount ofan anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt.
  • a safe and effective amount ofan anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt.
  • compositions of the present invention comprise a safe and effective amount of polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.
  • the compositions preferably may be in the form of various oral products, such as toothpastes, toothpowders, mouthwashes, chewing gums, mouth sprays, lozenges, or sachets.
  • the form of the product depends on the pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier which is used.
  • the anti-calculus agent useful in the compositions ofo the present invention is polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts.
  • polyepoxysuccinic acid polymers have the formula: ##STR1## wherein n indicates the number of monomeric units which make p the polyepoxysuccinic acid chain, with n being an integer of 2 or larger; and whereinthe M's are hydrogens, pharmaceutically-acceptable cations, or mixtures thereof.
  • this polyepoxysuccinate material whether in its free acid or salt form, can be designated as "PESA".
  • compositions and methods of the present invention will utilize polyepoxysuccinic acid oligomers, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, having n values in teh range of froma bou 2 to about 1000, with from about 2 to about 50 preferred, from about 2 to about 25 more preferred, and from about 4 to about 10 most preferred.
  • polyepoxysuccinic acids or salts of the foregoing type may, of course, be combined with unpolymerized succinic acid (i.e., tartaric acid and/or epoxysuccinate) or other similar materials not of the type hereinbefore described. This is, of course, acceptable so long as the compositions and methods herein utilize at least an effective amount of particular polyepoxysuccinic acid or salt oligomers which do not fall within the foregoing definition.
  • C 13 NMR carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance
  • C 13 NMR measures the ratio of carbon atoms which are attached to hydroxy moieties ("hydroxy carbons") relative to the carbon atoms which are attached to ether oxygens ("ether carbons").
  • hydroxy carbons hydroxy moieties
  • ether carbons ether oxygens
  • Useful polymer mixtures of polyepoxysuccinic acid will generally have an average molecular weight (determined by C 13 NMR) for the acid of at least about 200, preferably above about 400, with an average molecular weight of at least about 500more preferred, and at least abou 650 most preferred.
  • Preferred ranges for the average molecular weight of thepolyepoxysuccinic acid mixtures are from about 200 to about 500,000, with from abou 200 to about 20,000 preferred, froma bou 400 to about 10,000 more preferred, and from about 500 to about 5000 most preferred.
  • a particularly preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid material has an average molecular weight of about 650.
  • the above average molecular weight ranges should be adjusted (by taking into consideration the mass of the cation of the salt relative to the mass of the porton of the acid) such that the range for the salt corresponds to he range of the acid form of the salt being utilized.
  • the sodium salt of the particularly preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid mixture has an average molelcular weight of abou 900 (i.e., adjusted from the acid form's average molecular weight of about 650).
  • the terms "pharmaceutically-acceptable salts” and “pharmaceutically-acceptable cation”, as used herein, mean salts, or cations which form salts, of polyepoxysuccinic acid which are effective as anti-calculus agents, andn which are acceptable from a toxicity viewpoit.
  • preferred pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and cations for PESA include alkali metal (e.g., sodium, potassium), and unsubstituted or substituted ammonium (preferably substituted with low molecular weight alkyl groups; e.g., trimethylammonum; tetramethylammonium).
  • Synthesis of polyepoxysuccinic acid can be carried out by those skilled in the art using methods disclosed in, for example, West German Pat. No. 2,408,591, to Henkel and Cie, GmbH, published September 4, 1975, and in U.S. Pat. No. 3,776,850, to Pearson et al., issued Dec. 4, 1973, both patents being incorporated herein by reference.
  • polyepoxysuccinic acid is prepared by the polymerization of the diethyl ester of 1-oxacyclopropane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid followed by subsequent saponification (e.g., with aqueous NaOH) of the resulting polymer.
  • the literature generally describes various methds for effecting this polymerization. (See Polymerizationof Aldlehydes and Oxides, J. Furakawa, T. Saegusa, Interscience Publishers, New York, Chapter 3, pages 125-204 (1963); and Preparative Methods of Polymer Chemistry, Second Edition, W. R. Sorenson, T. W. Campbell, Interscience Publishers, New York, Chapter 5, Subchapter VI, pages 367-383, both of which articles are incorporated herein by reference).
  • one process which may be used foro the production of polyepoxysuccinic acid comprises refluxing the diethyl ester of 1-oxacyclopropane-cis-2,3-dicarboxylic acid in the presence of toluene and a catalyst such as BF 3 at a tempeature of about 115° C. and at atmospheric pressure.
  • the diethyl ester which is polymerized may be obtained by the esterification of 1-oxacycloprpane-cis-2,3-dicarboxylic acid with triethylorthoformate, as described in Chemistry and Indsutry (London), H. Cohen, J.D. Mier, page 349 (1965), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the 1-oxacyclopropane-cis-2,3-dicarboxylic acid which is esterified can be prepared from maleic acid by the method disclosed in Journal of Organic Chemistry, G. B. Payne, P. H. Williams, Vol. 24, page 54 (1959), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • Another process of preparing the polyepoxsuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts comprises reacting a soluble epoxysuccinate with a molar equivalent quantity of calciumhydroxide in aqueous media, esterifying the resultant product, separating the ester from the reaction mixture, and saponifying the ester to the salt.
  • a more practical process for preparing the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable satls involves alkaline hydrolysis of maleic anhydride to a maleate salt, catalytic oxidization to an epoxysuccinate and then treatment with at least about 5%, preferably froma bou 10% to about 80%, of a molar equivalent amount of calcium hydroxide to form a mixture of alkali metal and calcium salts of the polyepoxysuccinic acid.
  • the essential featuer of these synthesis processes is the use of calciumhydroxide or other alkaline calcium salts in the oligomerization of epoxysuccinates or in the telomerization of epoxysuccinates with tartrates or other hydroxyacids or salts thereof.
  • the use of calcium as described hereinbelow promotes a high yield of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, when compared with, for example, the boron trifluoride catalyst used in the process disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 3,776, 850, to Pearson et al., incorporated by reference hereinabove.
  • PESA is prepared by carrying out the following reactions in a manner described in detail hereinafter. ##STR2##
  • the acid resin is removed by filtration and the filter concentrated by evaporation under reduced pressure to give a thick viscous oil.
  • Methanol 0.5 liters
  • This resulting precipitate is collected, and then wahed with 0.1 liter of methanol.
  • This solid is dissolved in 1 liter of deionized water and the pH is adjusted to 9.5 with sodium hydroxide. The solution is evaporated and drived at 100° C. under vacuum for 24 hours to give the polyepoxysuccinate sodium salt as a white powder.
  • An average molecular weight for the PESA polymer mixture of Preparation Example 1 is determined using C 13 NMR analysis.
  • the C 13 NMR spectra used for such average molecular weight determinations are obtained by using a carbon 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (e.g., Varian CFT-20; Bruker FX-270; Joel FX-90Q).
  • the C 13 NMR spectra are obtained in standard fashion except that: (1) the pulse delay and related parameters are set to 5 seconds so that each carbon atom has ample time to relax between pulses, so that the resulting area corresponding to each carbon atom is proportional to the number of each type of carbon atom present; and (2) the C 13 NMR spectra is integrated.
  • the carbonyl carbons are integrated vs. the total ether and hydroxyl carbons and evaluated to assure the expected ratio.
  • the average molecular weight for the PESA of this Preparation Example 1 is determined to be about 900 (based on molecular weight of sodium salt form).
  • reaction solution when the reaction solution reaches 55° C., 27 g of 30% hydrogen peroxide (0.238 mol) and 0.784 g (0.0024 mol) of sodium tungstate is added and the pH of the reaction solution maintained at 5-7 by addition of 9.1 g (50% solution, 0.224 mol) of sodium hydroxide. After about 40 minutes, an exotherm is noted (50° to 100° C.). The solution is allowed to cool to 60° C. and maintained at this temperature for an additional hour. Then 0.84 g (0.0114 mol) of calcium hydroxide is added to the reaction solution followed by heating to 100° C. for 2 hrs. A sample of the reaction solution indicates that a substantial amount of epoxysuccinate remains.
  • Disodium epoxysuccinate prepared as in Preparation Example I
  • disodium d,l-tartrate calcium hydroxide and water
  • the mixture is maintained at 80° C. for 30 minutes.
  • the resultant product on a dry basis contains 70% oligomers of epoxysuccinic acid salts and 25% tartaric acid salts.
  • Calcium is removed by acidification to pH 2 and use of an acid ion exchange poly (sulfonated styrene) resin.
  • the oligomers are precipitated by addition of methanol at pH 2.5. Most of the tartaric acid remains soluble.
  • the polyepoxysuccinic acid oligomer is then converted to a sodium salt with NaOH.
  • the distribution of oligomers on a weight basis is determined to be approximately:
  • the average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 450.
  • a reduction in calcium hydroxide level from a 0.5 molar ratio level to a 0.1 molar level results in the following approximate distribution:
  • the average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 700.
  • Disodium epoxysuccinate prepared as in Preparation Example I
  • calcium hydroxide and water are mixed in a molar ratio of 1.0:0.1:16.
  • the mixture is maintained at 80° C. for 30 minutes.
  • the resultant product on a dry basis contains 93% oligomers of polyepoxysuccinic acid and 7% tartaric acid salts.
  • the calcium and tartaric acid content of the mixture can be reduced as described in Preparation Example III, or by the precipitation of calcium ions with sodium carbonate, sodium silicate or similar materials.
  • the distribution of oligomers on a weight basis is determined to be approximately:
  • the average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 1000.
  • the average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 700.
  • the oral compositions of the present invention comprise a safe and effective amount of the polyepoxysuccinates as hereinbefore described in combination with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.
  • pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier means any suitable vehicle which is non-toxic, which is not unacceptably reactive with the polyepoxysuccinic acid anticalculus agent, and which can be used to deliver or apply the present compositions to the oral cavity.
  • Such carriers include the usual components of mothwashes, toothpastes, tooth powders, prophylaxis pastes, lozenges, chewing gums, mouth sprays, sachets, and the like and are more fully described hereinafter. Dentifrices (including toothpastes, gels and toothpowders) and mouthwashes are the preferred systems.
  • the pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier can comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of the oral compositions herein, preferably from about 50% to about 99.9%, with from about 80% to about 99% most preferred.
  • the safe and effective amount of the polyepoxysuccinate anticalculus agent can comprise from about 0.1% to about 50%, with from about 1% to about 20% most preferred. Particular kinds of such compositions are illustrated as follows. All percentages and ratios used hereinafter are by weight unless specified otherwise.
  • Dentifrice compositions e.g., toothpastes, toothgels, and toothpowders
  • Dentifrice compositions generally comprise in addition to the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier which can comprise the usual and conventional components of these dentifrice compositions.
  • the dentifrices of the present invention may include abrasive polishing material, flavoring agents, sweetening agents, coloring agents, emulsifying agents, water-soluble fluorides, thickening agents, humectants, alcohols, and/or water.
  • a safe and effective amount of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in dentifrice compositions of the present invention can range from about 0.1% to about 50%, with from about 1% to about 20% more preferred, and from about 1% to about 10% most preferred.
  • the abrasive polishing material contemplated for use in the dentrifrice compositions of the present invention can be any material which does not excessively abrade dentin.
  • silicas including gels and precipitates, calcium carbonate, dicalcium orthophosphate dihydrate, calcium pyrophosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium polymetaphosphate, insoluble sodium polymetaphosphate, hydrated alumina, and resinous abrasive materials such as particulate condensation products of urea and formaldehyde, and others such as disclosed by Cooley et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 3,070,510, Dec. 25, 1962, incorporated herein by reference. Mixtures of abrasives may also be used.
  • Silica dental abrasives of various types, can provide the unique benefits of exceptional dental cleaning and polishing performance without unduly abrading tooth enamel or dentin. Silica abrasive materials are also exceptionally compatible with sources of soluble fluoride. For these reasons they are preferred for use herein.
  • the silica abrasive can be precipitated silica or silica gels such as the silica xerogels described in Pader et al., U.S. Pat. No. 3,538,230, issued Mar. 2, 1970, and DiGiulio, U.S. Pat. No. 3,862,307, June 21, 1975, both incorporated herein by reference.
  • Preferred precipitated silica materials include those marketed by the J. M. Huber Corporation under the trade name, "Zeodent", particularly the silica carrying the designation "Zeodent 119". These silica abrasives are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,583, July 29, 1982, incorporated herein by reference.
  • the abrasive in the dentifrice compositions described herein is generally present at a level of from about 6% to about 70%, preferably from about 15% to about 25% when the dentrifice is a toothpaste. Higher levels, as high as 90%, may be used if the composition is a toothpower.
  • Flavoring agents can also be added to dentrifrice compositions. Suitable flavoring agents include oil of wintergreen, oil of peppermint, oil of spearmint, oil of sassafras, and oil of clove. Sweetening agents which can be used include aspartame, acesulfame, saccharin, dextrose, levulose and sodium cyclamate. Flavoring and sweetening agents are generally used in dentifrices at levels of from about 0.005% to about 2% by weight.
  • Dentifrice compositions can also contain emulsifying agents.
  • Suitable emulsifying agents are those which are reasonably stable and foam throughout a wide pH range, including a non-soap anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic and amphoteric organic synthetic detergents. Many of these suitable surfactats are disclosed by Gieske et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,234, Sept. 27, 1977, incorporated herein by reference.
  • a water-soluble fluoride compound present in dentifrices in an amount sufficient to give a fluoride concentration of from about 0.0025% to about 5.0% by weight, preferably from about 0.005% to about 2.0% by weight, to provide additional anticaries effectiveness.
  • Preferred fluorides are sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, indium fluoride, and sodium monofluorophosphate.
  • Water is also usually present in the toothpastes of this invention.
  • Water employed in the preparation of commercially suitable toothpastes should preferably be deionized and free of organic impurities.
  • Water generally comprises from about 10% to about 50%, preferably from about 20% to about 40%, by weight of the toothpaste compositions herein. These amounts of water include the free water which is added plus that which is introduced with other materials such as with humectants, e.g., sorbitol.
  • thickening agents are carboxyvinyl polymers, carrageenan, hydroxyethyl cellulose and water solube salts of cellulose ethers such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.
  • Natural gums such as gum karaya, gum arabic, and gum tragacanth can also be used.
  • Collodial magnesium aluminum silicate or finely divided silica can be used as part of the thickening agent to further improve texture.
  • Thickening agents in an amount from about 0.5% to about 5.0% by weight of the total composition can be used.
  • humectant material in a toothpaste to keep it from hardening.
  • Suitable humectants include glycerin, sorbitol, and other edible polyhydric alcohols at a level of from about 15% to about 70%.
  • Mouthwashes generally comprise a water/ethyl alcohol solution (water:ethyl alcohol ratio from about 20:1 to about 2:1) and preferably other ingredients such as flavor, sweeteners, humectants and sudsing agents such as those mentioned above for dentifrices.
  • the humectants, such as glycerin and sorbitol give a moist feel to the mouth.
  • the moutwashes of the invention comprise: about 5% to about 60% (preferably about 10% to about 25%) ethyl alcohol; about 0% to about 20% (preferably about 5% to about 20%) of a humectant; about 0% to about 2% (preferably about 0.01% to about 0.15%) emulsifying agent; about 0% to about 0.5% (preferably about 0.005% to about 0.006%) sweetening agent such as saccharin; about 0% to about 0.3% (preferably about 0.03% to about 0.3%) flavoring agent; and the balance water.
  • the amount of polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in mouthwashes is from about 0.1% to about 20%, typically from about 1% to about 10%.
  • compositions herein include lozenges and chewing gums. Suitable lozenge and chewing gum components are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,083,955, Apr. 11, 1978, to Grabenstetter et al., incorporated herein by reference.
  • the pH of the present compositions and/or the pH of such compositions in the mouth can be any pH which is safe for the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
  • Such pH values generally range from about 3 to about 10, preferably from about 4 to about 8.
  • compositions of the present invention can be made using methods which are common in the oral products field.
  • toothpaste compositions may be prepared by mixing part of the humectant and water together and heating to 66°-71° C.
  • the flouride source if present, is then added along with the sweetener, the polyepoxysuccinic acid and/or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, the opacifier and the flavor.
  • To this mixture is added the abrasive which is mixed in well.
  • the thickener is then slurried with the remainder of the humectant and milled prior to being added to the other components.
  • the present invention further relates to a method for reducing or inhibiting the development of dental calculus by contacting the oral cavity, especially the teeth or dentures, with a safe and effective amount of a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts.
  • the phase "safe and effective amount", as used herein, means an amount of polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, which is sufficient to reduce or inhibit dental calculus while being safe to the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
  • an amount of at least about 0.01 grams, preferably at least about 0.025 grams, of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in the oral cavity is effective.
  • the amount used is within from about 0.01 grams to about 5 grams, with from about 0.025 grams to about 1.0 grams preferred, and from about 0.05 grams to about 0.5 grams most preferred.
  • the preferred method for contacting the oral cavity for the method of treatment of the present invention involves brushing the teeth or dentures with a toothpaste composition of the present invention.
  • composition is representative of a dentifrice composition of the present invention.
  • composition is another example of a dentifrice of the present invention.
  • compositions of Example I and II are effective anticalculus products, and are cosmetically acceptable.
  • the abrasive may be replaced by equivalent amount of other abrasives such as calcium carbonate, calcium pyrophosphate, tricalcium phosphate, dicalcium othophosphate dihydrate and hydrated alumina with similar results being obtained.
  • other thickeners such as gum arabic and carboxymethyl cellulose may be used as well as other fluoride sources such as stannous fluoride, potassium fluoride, indium fluoride, zinc fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate.
  • Silicas are the preferred abrasives when fluoride sources are used in the compositions.
  • polyepoxysuccinic acid polymers having mass average molecular weights above about 500 may also be used in equivalent amounts in place of the 1000 molecular weight material.
  • Daily use of 1 gram of the compositions in Examples I or II to brush the user's teeth or dentures results in inhibition and reduction of the development of dental calculus.
  • the following mouthwash composition is another composition of the present invention.
  • the following is a lozenge composition of the present invention.
  • the following is a chewing gum composition of the present invention.
  • compositions of Examples III, IV and V are also effective anticalculus products and are cosmetically acceptable. Daily use of a composition of Examples III, IV, or V by contacting with the oral cavity of the user results in inhibition and reduction of the development of dental calculus.

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The present invention relates to oral compositions, such as dentrifices, toothpastes and mounthwashes, which provide an anticalculus benefit. These compositions comprise a safe and effective amount of an anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, along with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention also relates to a method for inhibiting or reducing the development of dental calculus by contacting the oral cavity with a safe and effective amount of an anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt.

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This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 806,156, filed
on Dec. 6, 1985, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to oral compositions, such as dentiffrices, toothpastes and mouthwashes, which provide an antialculus benefit. The present invention further relates to methods for inhibiting or reducing calculus.
Dental calculus, or tartar as it is sometimes called, is a deposit which forms on the surfaces of the teeth at the gingival margin. Supragingival calculus appears principally in the areas near the orifices of the salivary ducts; e.g., on the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth andon the buccal surfaces of the upper first and second molars, and on the distal surfaces of the posterior molars.
Mature calculus consists of an inorganic portion which is largely calcium phosphate arranged in a hydroxyapatite crystal lattice structure similar to bone, enameland dentine. An organic portion is also present and consists of desquamated epithelial cells, leukocytes, salivary sediment, food debris and various types of microorganisms.
As the mature calculus develops, it becomes visibly white or yellowish in color unless stained or discolored by some extraneous agent. In addition to being unsightly and undesirable from an aesthetic standpoint, the mature calculus deposits are regarded by many as a constant source of mechanical irritation of the gingiva.
A wide variety of chemical and biological agents have been suggested in the art to retard calclus formation or to remove calculus after it is formed. Mechanical removal of this material periodically by the dentist is, of course, routine dental office procedure.
The chemical approach to calculus inhibition generally involves chelation of calcium ion and/or crystal growth inhibition which prevents the calculus from forming and/or breaks down mature calculus by removing calcium.
The literature discloses a number of chelating agents for this purpose. British Pat. No. 490, 384, Feb. 15, 1937, discloses oralcompositions containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid and related compounds as anticalculus agents. U.S. Pat. No. 3,737,533, June 5, 1973, to Francis discloses oral compositions containing certain carbonyl diphosphonates. U.S. Pat. No. 3,678,154, July 18, 1972, to Widder et al. discloses oral compositions containing certain polyphosphonates and fluoride.
Organic polymeric agents have also been taught for use as anticalculus agents. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,429,963, Feb. 25, 1969, to Shedlovsky disclosed copolymers of maleic anhydride and ethylene, and polyacrylic acid having an average molecular weight of 1500 and greater. Another example is Dyroff et at, U.S. Pat. No. 4,289,753, issued Sep. 15, 1981, which discloses that oral compositions containing certain bis(carboxyalkoxy)butanedioic acid compounds inhibit dental calculus formation. Also, U.S. Pat. No. 4,138,477, Feb. 6, 1979 to Gaffar, discloses compositions effective in preventing calculus containing as the essential agent a zinc-polymer combination, with the anionic polymer containing carboxylic, sulfonic and/or phosphonic acid groups. In spite of the many known types of anticalculus agents, the need for improved anticalculus products still exists.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide oral compositions comprising certain types of polycarboxylic acids, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, and a pharmaceutical carrier, which compositions can deliver an effective anticalculus benefit. It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an anticalculus product in the form of compositions which do not inhibit remineralization of the teeth, and which are cosmetically acceptable. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an effective method for treating calculus utilizing the polycarboxylic acid-based compositions of the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present inventionn relates to oral compositions, such as toothpastes, toothpowders, outhwashes, chewing gums, mouth sprays, lozenges and sachets. Such compositions comprise:
(a) a safe and effective amount of an anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts; and
(b) a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.
The present invention also relates to a method for inhibiting or reducing the development of dental calculus comprising contacting the oral cavity (e.g., by brushing or rinsing or masticating) with a safe and effective amount ofan anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The compositions of the present invention comprise a safe and effective amount of polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The compositions preferably may be in the form of various oral products, such as toothpastes, toothpowders, mouthwashes, chewing gums, mouth sprays, lozenges, or sachets. The form of the product depends on the pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier which is used.
The anti-calculus agent useful in the compositions ofo the present invention is polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts. Generally, such polyepoxysuccinic acid polymers have the formula: ##STR1## wherein n indicates the number of monomeric units which make p the polyepoxysuccinic acid chain, with n being an integer of 2 or larger; and whereinthe M's are hydrogens, pharmaceutically-acceptable cations, or mixtures thereof. For convenience, this polyepoxysuccinate material, whether in its free acid or salt form, can be designated as "PESA".
Generally the compositions and methods of the present invention will utilize polyepoxysuccinic acid oligomers, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, having n values in teh range of froma bou 2 to about 1000, with from about 2 to about 50 preferred, from about 2 to about 25 more preferred, and from about 4 to about 10 most preferred. For use in the present invention, polyepoxysuccinic acids or salts of the foregoing type may, of course, be combined with unpolymerized succinic acid (i.e., tartaric acid and/or epoxysuccinate) or other similar materials not of the type hereinbefore described. This is, of course, acceptable so long as the compositions and methods herein utilize at least an effective amount of particular polyepoxysuccinic acid or salt oligomers which do not fall within the foregoing definition.
Because the polyepoxysuccinic acids, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, are generally synthesized as a misture of various chain-length polyepoxysuccinic acid polymers, it is generally not economically desirable ornecessary for the purposes of the present invention to use a single particular chain-length polyepoxysuccinic acid (e.g., all polymers having n=8). Therefore, the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, utilized in the present invention will generally be mixtures of various chain length polymers. The average molecular weight of such polymer mixtures can be determined using a carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (C13 NMR) technique, described in greater detail hereinafter in the Preparation Examples. In general, C13 NMR measures the ratio of carbon atoms which are attached to hydroxy moieties ("hydroxy carbons") relative to the carbon atoms which are attached to ether oxygens ("ether carbons"). As the molecular weight of the polyepoxysuccinic acid increases (i.e., longer cahin length oligomers), the ratio of hydroxy carbons to ether carbons decreases. This ratio can be determined and used to calculate an average molecular weight value.
Useful polymer mixtures of polyepoxysuccinic acid will generally have an average molecular weight (determined by C13 NMR) for the acid of at least about 200, preferably above about 400, with an average molecular weight of at least about 500more preferred, and at least abou 650 most preferred. Preferred ranges for the average molecular weight of thepolyepoxysuccinic acid mixtures are from about 200 to about 500,000, with from abou 200 to about 20,000 preferred, froma bou 400 to about 10,000 more preferred, and from about 500 to about 5000 most preferred. A particularly preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid material has an average molecular weight of about 650.
If the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts of the polyepoxysuccinic acid are utilized, the above average molecular weight ranges should be adjusted (by taking into consideration the mass of the cation of the salt relative to the mass of the porton of the acid) such that the range for the salt corresponds to he range of the acid form of the salt being utilized. For example, the sodium salt of the particularly preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid mixture has an average molelcular weight of abou 900 (i.e., adjusted from the acid form's average molecular weight of about 650).
For purposes of this invention, the terms "pharmaceutically-acceptable salts" and "pharmaceutically-acceptable cation", as used herein, mean salts, or cations which form salts, of polyepoxysuccinic acid which are effective as anti-calculus agents, andn which are acceptable from a toxicity viewpoit. Non-limiting examples of preferred pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and cations for PESA include alkali metal (e.g., sodium, potassium), and unsubstituted or substituted ammonium (preferably substituted with low molecular weight alkyl groups; e.g., trimethylammonum; tetramethylammonium).
Synthesis of polyepoxysuccinic acid can be carried out by those skilled in the art using methods disclosed in, for example, West German Pat. No. 2,408,591, to Henkel and Cie, GmbH, published September 4, 1975, and in U.S. Pat. No. 3,776,850, to Pearson et al., issued Dec. 4, 1973, both patents being incorporated herein by reference.
In the processes of U.S. Pat. No. 3,776,850, polyepoxysuccinic acid is prepared by the polymerization of the diethyl ester of 1-oxacyclopropane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid followed by subsequent saponification (e.g., with aqueous NaOH) of the resulting polymer. The literature generally describes various methds for effecting this polymerization. (See Polymerizationof Aldlehydes and Oxides, J. Furakawa, T. Saegusa, Interscience Publishers, New York, Chapter 3, pages 125-204 (1963); and Preparative Methods of Polymer Chemistry, Second Edition, W. R. Sorenson, T. W. Campbell, Interscience Publishers, New York, Chapter 5, Subchapter VI, pages 367-383, both of which articles are incorporated herein by reference).
For example, one process which may be used foro the production of polyepoxysuccinic acid comprises refluxing the diethyl ester of 1-oxacyclopropane-cis-2,3-dicarboxylic acid in the presence of toluene and a catalyst such as BF3 at a tempeature of about 115° C. and at atmospheric pressure. The diethyl ester which is polymerized may be obtained by the esterification of 1-oxacycloprpane-cis-2,3-dicarboxylic acid with triethylorthoformate, as described in Chemistry and Indsutry (London), H. Cohen, J.D. Mier, page 349 (1965), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The 1-oxacyclopropane-cis-2,3-dicarboxylic acid which is esterified can be prepared from maleic acid by the method disclosed in Journal of Organic Chemistry, G. B. Payne, P. H. Williams, Vol. 24, page 54 (1959), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Another process of preparing the polyepoxsuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, comprises reacting a soluble epoxysuccinate with a molar equivalent quantity of calciumhydroxide in aqueous media, esterifying the resultant product, separating the ester from the reaction mixture, and saponifying the ester to the salt. A more practical process for preparing the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable satls, involves alkaline hydrolysis of maleic anhydride to a maleate salt, catalytic oxidization to an epoxysuccinate and then treatment with at least about 5%, preferably froma bou 10% to about 80%, of a molar equivalent amount of calcium hydroxide to form a mixture of alkali metal and calcium salts of the polyepoxysuccinic acid.
The essential featuer of these synthesis processes is the use of calciumhydroxide or other alkaline calcium salts in the oligomerization of epoxysuccinates or in the telomerization of epoxysuccinates with tartrates or other hydroxyacids or salts thereof. The use of calcium as described hereinbelow promotes a high yield of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, when compared with, for example, the boron trifluoride catalyst used in the process disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 3,776, 850, to Pearson et al., incorporated by reference hereinabove.
Synthesis of polyepoxysuccinic acid-based anticalculus agents useful in the present invention is illustrated by the followig
Preparation Examples. PREPARATION EXAMPLE 1
PESA is prepared by carrying out the following reactions in a manner described in detail hereinafter. ##STR2##
(A) Synthesis of Epoxysuccinate Disodium Salt
4.0 mole of maleic anhydride is dissolveld in 1.2 liters of deionized water. This solution is placed ina 5 liter 3-necked flask equipped with an addition funel charged with 8 moles of 50% aqueous sodiumhydroxide and another addition funnel charged with 4.8moles of 30% aqueous hydrogen peroxide. The reaction flask is also equipped with a pH probe and a mechanical stirrer. To the flask containing the maleic anhydride solution is added 6.0 moles of sodium hydroxide to give a pH of approximately 5.7 and a reaction temperature is maintained at approximately 70° C.
Addition of sodium hydroxide is followed by the addition of 0.08 moles of sodium tungstate dihydrate and a greenish-yellow color is noted. While maintaining the temperature between about 60°-65° C. and the pH between abou 5-5.6, approximately 2 moles of sodium hydroxide and 4.8 moles of hydrogen peroxide are added to the reaction mixture. An ice bath is necessary at atimes during this 1/2 hour addition period. After the addition is completed, the solution is maintained at 70° C. with a heating mantle for 1.5 hours. The reaction solution is then allowed to cool to room temperature and enough sodium hydroxide is added to give a pH of 10. After transferring the solution to a 5-gallon container, 8 liters of acetone is slowly added to precipitate the product epoxysuccinate disodium salt. This product is collected on filter paper and allowed to dry.
(B) Formation of Polyepoxysuccinic Acid Sodium Salt
1.7 moles of epoxysuccinate disodium salt prepared as set forth in part A hereinbefore is added into a 1-liter flask equipped with a mechanical sltirrer and an oil bath. 16.6 moles of deionized water is added to the flask and the resulting mixture is stirred for 15 minutes followed by the addition of 0.17 moles of calcium hydroxide. The reaction flask containing this misture is placed in the oil bath heated to 100° C. for 2 hours. The resulting slightly yellow reaction solution is allowed to cool to room temperature and then mixed with 2 liters of deionized water. The pH of this solution is reduced to 2.8 using an acid ion exchange resin (Dowex 50W-X8, acid form). The acid resin is removed by filtration and the filter concentrated by evaporation under reduced pressure to give a thick viscous oil. Methanol (0.5 liters) is added to this oil and this resulting precipitate is collected, and then wahed with 0.1 liter of methanol. This solid is dissolved in 1 liter of deionized water and the pH is adjusted to 9.5 with sodium hydroxide. The solution is evaporated and drived at 100° C. under vacuum for 24 hours to give the polyepoxysuccinate sodium salt as a white powder.
High pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis indicates the following distribution of oligomers for the PESA material of this Preparation Example I: n=1 (5.1%); n=2 (2.8%); n=3 (3.9%); n=4 (5.5%); n=5 (8.3%); n=6 (8.0%). The remainder is higher molecular weight oligomers.
An average molecular weight for the PESA polymer mixture of Preparation Example 1 is determined using C13 NMR analysis. The C13 NMR spectra used for such average molecular weight determinations are obtained by using a carbon 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (e.g., Varian CFT-20; Bruker FX-270; Joel FX-90Q). The C13 NMR spectra are obtained in standard fashion except that: (1) the pulse delay and related parameters are set to 5 seconds so that each carbon atom has ample time to relax between pulses, so that the resulting area corresponding to each carbon atom is proportional to the number of each type of carbon atom present; and (2) the C13 NMR spectra is integrated. As a check to verify whether the integrations are accurate, the carbonyl carbons are integrated vs. the total ether and hydroxyl carbons and evaluated to assure the expected ratio.
The relationship between the amounts of ether and hydroxy carbon atoms present in the polymer mixture and the average molecular weight of the mixture can be calculated from the relationship:
n(1-A/B)=1
wherein n is the average number of monomeric units in the chain length of the average length PESA oligomer; A is the integrated area of the ether carbons from the C13 NMR spectrum; and B is the total integrated area of the combined ether and hydroxy carbons from the C13 NMR spectrum. For example, if A=7.2 C13 NMR integration units and B=9.1 C13 NMR integration units, than n=4.78 (i.e., the average length of the oligomers in the mixture is 4.78 monomeric units long). The average molecular weight is therefore 860 (i.e., 4.78×the molecular weight of the monomeric unit in the oligomers as its sodium salt from plus 18, which is the molecular weight of the H and OH which complete the oligomeric formula; or (4.78=176)+18=860). Using this C13 NMR technique, the average molecular weight for the PESA of this Preparation Example 1 is determined to be about 900 (based on molecular weight of sodium salt form).
PREPARATION EXAMPLE II
Maleic anhydride (22.3 g, 0.227 mol, F.W. 98) is dissolved in 32 ml of water and while this solution is cooled in an icebath, 29.3 g (50% soln., 0.34 mol) of sodium hydroxide solution is added. The resulting solution is placed in a 500 ml round-bottom flask which is equipped with a magnetic stirring bar, pH probe, thermometer and an addition funnel. This reaction flask is then placed in an oil bath at 60° C. and when the reaction solution reaches 55° C., 27 g of 30% hydrogen peroxide (0.238 mol) and 0.784 g (0.0024 mol) of sodium tungstate is added and the pH of the reaction solution maintained at 5-7 by addition of 9.1 g (50% solution, 0.224 mol) of sodium hydroxide. After about 40 minutes, an exotherm is noted (50° to 100° C.). The solution is allowed to cool to 60° C. and maintained at this temperature for an additional hour. Then 0.84 g (0.0114 mol) of calcium hydroxide is added to the reaction solution followed by heating to 100° C. for 2 hrs. A sample of the reaction solution indicates that a substantial amount of epoxysuccinate remains. 0.84 g (0.0114 mol) additional calcium hydroxide is added and the reaction heated to 100° C. for an additional 2 hours. The volatiles are then removed by vacuum, and the resulting solid dried under vacuum at 100° C. for 16 hrs. to give 43.4 g of white solid which comprises a mixture of sodium and calcium salts of 2,6-dihydroxy-3,5-dicarboxy-4-oxa-1,7-heptanedioic acid (approx. 5%), higher molecular weight oligomers of epoxysuccinic acid, and tartaric acid (approx. 20%).
PREPARATION EXAMPLE III
Disodium epoxysuccinate (prepared as in Preparation Example I), disodium d,l-tartrate, calcium hydroxide and water are mixed in a molar ratio of 0.75: 0.25: 0.5:16. The mixture is maintained at 80° C. for 30 minutes.
The resultant product on a dry basis contains 70% oligomers of epoxysuccinic acid salts and 25% tartaric acid salts. Calcium is removed by acidification to pH 2 and use of an acid ion exchange poly (sulfonated styrene) resin. The oligomers are precipitated by addition of methanol at pH 2.5. Most of the tartaric acid remains soluble. The polyepoxysuccinic acid oligomer is then converted to a sodium salt with NaOH.
The distribution of oligomers on a weight basis is determined to be approximately:
n=2(51%); n=3(21%); n=4(21%); and n>4(13%)
The average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 450.
A reduction in calcium hydroxide level from a 0.5 molar ratio level to a 0.1 molar level results in the following approximate distribution:
n=2(22%); n=3(21%); n=4(21%); and n>4(35%).
The average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 700.
PREPARATION EXAMPLE IV
Disodium epoxysuccinate (prepared as in Preparation Example I), calcium hydroxide and water are mixed in a molar ratio of 1.0:0.1:16. The mixture is maintained at 80° C. for 30 minutes.
The resultant product on a dry basis contains 93% oligomers of polyepoxysuccinic acid and 7% tartaric acid salts. The calcium and tartaric acid content of the mixture can be reduced as described in Preparation Example III, or by the precipitation of calcium ions with sodium carbonate, sodium silicate or similar materials.
The distribution of oligomers on a weight basis is determined to be approximately:
n=2(8%); n=3(10%); n=4(13%); n>4(69%)
The average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 1000.
An increase in calcium hydroxide level from a 0.1 molar ratio level to a 0.25 molar level results in the following approximate distribution:
n=2(20%); n=3-4 (35%); n=3 to 6(70%); n>6(10%)
The average molecular weight (sodium salt form) of this composition is approximately 700.
As noted, the oral compositions of the present invention comprise a safe and effective amount of the polyepoxysuccinates as hereinbefore described in combination with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The term "pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier", as used herein, means any suitable vehicle which is non-toxic, which is not unacceptably reactive with the polyepoxysuccinic acid anticalculus agent, and which can be used to deliver or apply the present compositions to the oral cavity. Such carriers include the usual components of mothwashes, toothpastes, tooth powders, prophylaxis pastes, lozenges, chewing gums, mouth sprays, sachets, and the like and are more fully described hereinafter. Dentifrices (including toothpastes, gels and toothpowders) and mouthwashes are the preferred systems.
In general, the pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier can comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of the oral compositions herein, preferably from about 50% to about 99.9%, with from about 80% to about 99% most preferred. Depending on what type of oral composition is desired, the safe and effective amount of the polyepoxysuccinate anticalculus agent can comprise from about 0.1% to about 50%, with from about 1% to about 20% most preferred. Particular kinds of such compositions are illustrated as follows. All percentages and ratios used hereinafter are by weight unless specified otherwise.
Dentifrice compositions (e.g., toothpastes, toothgels, and toothpowders) generally comprise in addition to the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier which can comprise the usual and conventional components of these dentifrice compositions. For example, the dentifrices of the present invention may include abrasive polishing material, flavoring agents, sweetening agents, coloring agents, emulsifying agents, water-soluble fluorides, thickening agents, humectants, alcohols, and/or water. A safe and effective amount of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in dentifrice compositions of the present invention can range from about 0.1% to about 50%, with from about 1% to about 20% more preferred, and from about 1% to about 10% most preferred.
The abrasive polishing material contemplated for use in the dentrifrice compositions of the present invention can be any material which does not excessively abrade dentin. These include, for example, silicas including gels and precipitates, calcium carbonate, dicalcium orthophosphate dihydrate, calcium pyrophosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium polymetaphosphate, insoluble sodium polymetaphosphate, hydrated alumina, and resinous abrasive materials such as particulate condensation products of urea and formaldehyde, and others such as disclosed by Cooley et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 3,070,510, Dec. 25, 1962, incorporated herein by reference. Mixtures of abrasives may also be used.
Silica dental abrasives, of various types, can provide the unique benefits of exceptional dental cleaning and polishing performance without unduly abrading tooth enamel or dentin. Silica abrasive materials are also exceptionally compatible with sources of soluble fluoride. For these reasons they are preferred for use herein.
The silican abrasive polishing materials useful herein, as well as the other abrasives, generally have an average particle size ranging between about 0.1 to about 30 microns, preferably between about 5 and about 15 microns. The silica abrasive can be precipitated silica or silica gels such as the silica xerogels described in Pader et al., U.S. Pat. No. 3,538,230, issued Mar. 2, 1970, and DiGiulio, U.S. Pat. No. 3,862,307, June 21, 1975, both incorporated herein by reference. Preferred are the silica xerogles marketed under the trade name "Syloid" by the W. R. Grace & Company, Davison Chemical Division. Preferred precipitated silica materials include those marketed by the J. M. Huber Corporation under the trade name, "Zeodent", particularly the silica carrying the designation "Zeodent 119". These silica abrasives are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,583, July 29, 1982, incorporated herein by reference.
The abrasive in the dentifrice compositions described herein is generally present at a level of from about 6% to about 70%, preferably from about 15% to about 25% when the dentrifice is a toothpaste. Higher levels, as high as 90%, may be used if the composition is a toothpower.
Flavoring agents can also be added to dentrifrice compositions. Suitable flavoring agents include oil of wintergreen, oil of peppermint, oil of spearmint, oil of sassafras, and oil of clove. Sweetening agents which can be used include aspartame, acesulfame, saccharin, dextrose, levulose and sodium cyclamate. Flavoring and sweetening agents are generally used in dentifrices at levels of from about 0.005% to about 2% by weight.
Dentifrice compositions can also contain emulsifying agents. Suitable emulsifying agents are those which are reasonably stable and foam throughout a wide pH range, including a non-soap anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic and amphoteric organic synthetic detergents. Many of these suitable surfactats are disclosed by Gieske et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,234, Sept. 27, 1977, incorporated herein by reference.
It is common to have a water-soluble fluoride compound present in dentifrices in an amount sufficient to give a fluoride concentration of from about 0.0025% to about 5.0% by weight, preferably from about 0.005% to about 2.0% by weight, to provide additional anticaries effectiveness. Preferred fluorides are sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, indium fluoride, and sodium monofluorophosphate. Norris et al., U.S. Pat. No. 2,946,735, issued July 26, 1960, and Widder et al., U.S. Pat. No. 3,678,154, issued July 18, 1972, disclose such salts as well as others.
Water is also usually present in the toothpastes of this invention. Water employed in the preparation of commercially suitable toothpastes should preferably be deionized and free of organic impurities. Water generally comprises from about 10% to about 50%, preferably from about 20% to about 40%, by weight of the toothpaste compositions herein. These amounts of water include the free water which is added plus that which is introduced with other materials such as with humectants, e.g., sorbitol.
In preparing toothpastes, it is generally necessary to add some thickening material to provide a desirable consistency. Preferred thickening agents are carboxyvinyl polymers, carrageenan, hydroxyethyl cellulose and water solube salts of cellulose ethers such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose. Natural gums such as gum karaya, gum arabic, and gum tragacanth can also be used. Collodial magnesium aluminum silicate or finely divided silica can be used as part of the thickening agent to further improve texture. Thickening agents in an amount from about 0.5% to about 5.0% by weight of the total composition can be used.
It is also desirable to include some humectant material in a toothpaste to keep it from hardening. Suitable humectants include glycerin, sorbitol, and other edible polyhydric alcohols at a level of from about 15% to about 70%.
Another preferred embodiment of the present invention is a mouthwash composition. Conventional mouthwash composition components can comprise the pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier for the present invention. Mouthwashes generally comprise a water/ethyl alcohol solution (water:ethyl alcohol ratio from about 20:1 to about 2:1) and preferably other ingredients such as flavor, sweeteners, humectants and sudsing agents such as those mentioned above for dentifrices. The humectants, such as glycerin and sorbitol give a moist feel to the mouth. Generally, on a weight basis, the moutwashes of the invention comprise: about 5% to about 60% (preferably about 10% to about 25%) ethyl alcohol; about 0% to about 20% (preferably about 5% to about 20%) of a humectant; about 0% to about 2% (preferably about 0.01% to about 0.15%) emulsifying agent; about 0% to about 0.5% (preferably about 0.005% to about 0.006%) sweetening agent such as saccharin; about 0% to about 0.3% (preferably about 0.03% to about 0.3%) flavoring agent; and the balance water. The amount of polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in mouthwashes is from about 0.1% to about 20%, typically from about 1% to about 10%.
Other embodiments of the oral compositions herein include lozenges and chewing gums. Suitable lozenge and chewing gum components are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,083,955, Apr. 11, 1978, to Grabenstetter et al., incorporated herein by reference.
The pH of the present compositions and/or the pH of such compositions in the mouth can be any pH which is safe for the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Such pH values generally range from about 3 to about 10, preferably from about 4 to about 8.
The compositions of the present invention can be made using methods which are common in the oral products field. For example, toothpaste compositions may be prepared by mixing part of the humectant and water together and heating to 66°-71° C. The flouride source, if present, is then added along with the sweetener, the polyepoxysuccinic acid and/or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, the opacifier and the flavor. To this mixture is added the abrasive which is mixed in well. The thickener is then slurried with the remainder of the humectant and milled prior to being added to the other components.
The present invention further relates to a method for reducing or inhibiting the development of dental calculus by contacting the oral cavity, especially the teeth or dentures, with a safe and effective amount of a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts. The phase "safe and effective amount", as used herein, means an amount of polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, which is sufficient to reduce or inhibit dental calculus while being safe to the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Generally, an amount of at least about 0.01 grams, preferably at least about 0.025 grams, of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in the oral cavity is effective. Generally, the amount used is within from about 0.01 grams to about 5 grams, with from about 0.025 grams to about 1.0 grams preferred, and from about 0.05 grams to about 0.5 grams most preferred. The preferred method for contacting the oral cavity for the method of treatment of the present invention involves brushing the teeth or dentures with a toothpaste composition of the present invention.
The following examples further describe and demonstrate preferred embodiments of compositions and methods of use within the scope of the present invention. The examples are given solely for illustration and are not to be construed as limitations of this invention, since many variations of the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
EXAMPLE I
The following composition is representative of a dentifrice composition of the present invention.
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Sorbitol (70% aqueous solution)                                           
                     35.000                                               
Water                29.351                                               
PEG-6.sup.1          1.000                                                
Silica Dental Abrasive.sup.2                                              
                     20.000                                               
Sodium Fluoride      0.243                                                
Titanium dioxide     0.500                                                
Sodium saccharin     0.286                                                
Sodium alkyl sulfate 4.000                                                
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Flavor               1.040                                                
Carboxyvinyl Polymer.sup.3                                                
                     0.300                                                
Carrageenan.sup.4    0.800                                                
Polyepoxysuccinic acid.sup.5                                              
                     7.480                                                
                     100.000                                              
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 .sup.1 PEG6 = Polyethylene glycol having molecular weight of 600.        
 .sup.2 Precipitated silica identified as Zeodent 119 offered by J. M.    
 Huber.                                                                   
 .sup.3 Carbopol offered by B. F. Goodrich Company.                       
 .sup.4 Iota Carrageenan offered by Hercules Chemical Company.            
 .sup.5 Polyepoxysuccinic acid mixture in its sodium salt form having an  
 average molecular weight of about 900 prepared by the method of          
 Preparation Example I.                                                   
EXAMPLE II
This composition is another example of a dentifrice of the present invention.
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Component               Weight %                                          
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Sorbitol (as in Example I)                                                
                        35.000                                            
Water                   29.653                                            
Sodium Fluoride         0.243                                             
PEG-6 (as in Example I) 1.000                                             
Carrageenan (as in Example I)                                             
                        0.800                                             
Sodium saccharin        0.280                                             
Titanium dioxide        0.500                                             
Flavor                  1.044                                             
Silica Dental Abrasive (as in Example I)                                  
                        20.000                                            
Sodium alkyl sulfate (as in Example I)                                    
                        4.000                                             
Polyepoxysuccinic acid (as in Example I)                                  
                        7.480                                             
                        100.000                                           
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The compositions of Example I and II are effective anticalculus products, and are cosmetically acceptable.
In the above compositions the abrasive may be replaced by equivalent amount of other abrasives such as calcium carbonate, calcium pyrophosphate, tricalcium phosphate, dicalcium othophosphate dihydrate and hydrated alumina with similar results being obtained. Similarly, other thickeners, such as gum arabic and carboxymethyl cellulose may be used as well as other fluoride sources such as stannous fluoride, potassium fluoride, indium fluoride, zinc fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate. Silicas are the preferred abrasives when fluoride sources are used in the compositions. Other polyepoxysuccinic acid polymers having mass average molecular weights above about 500 may also be used in equivalent amounts in place of the 1000 molecular weight material. Daily use of 1 gram of the compositions in Examples I or II to brush the user's teeth or dentures results in inhibition and reduction of the development of dental calculus.
EXAMPLE III
The following mouthwash composition is another composition of the present invention.
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SDA 40 Alcoho-          8.00                                              
Flavor                  0.08                                              
Emulsifier              0.08                                              
Sodium Fluoride         0.05                                              
Glycerin                10.00                                             
Sweetener               0.02                                              
Benzoic acid            0.05                                              
Sodium hydroxide        0.20                                              
Dye                     0.04                                              
Water                   76.48                                             
Polyepoxysuccinic acid (as in Example I)                                  
                        5.00                                              
                        100.00                                            
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EXAMPLE IV
The following is a lozenge composition of the present invention.
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Sorbitol                17.5                                              
Mannitol                17.5                                              
Starch                  13.6                                              
Sweetener               1.2                                               
Flavor                  11.7                                              
Color                   0.1                                               
Polyepoxysuccinic acid (as in Example I)                                  
                        4.4                                               
Corn syrup              balance                                           
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EXAMPLE V
The following is a chewing gum composition of the present invention.
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Sorbitol crystals       38.44                                             
Paloja-T gum base.sup.1 20.00                                             
Sorbitol (70% Aqueous solution)                                           
                        22.00                                             
Mannitol                10.00                                             
Glycerin                7.56                                              
Flavor                  1.00                                              
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The compositions of Examples III, IV and V are also effective anticalculus products and are cosmetically acceptable. Daily use of a composition of Examples III, IV, or V by contacting with the oral cavity of the user results in inhibition and reduction of the development of dental calculus.

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1. A method of retarding dental calculus formation, which method comprises the step of contacting, by brushing or rinsing or masticating, the oral cavity and orgal surfaces with from about 0.01 grams to about 5 grams of an anticalculus agent which is a polyepoxysuccinic acid, or a pharmaceutically-accepted salt thereof, of the formula: ##STR3## wherein M is hydrogen or a pharmaceutically-acceptable cation, and n is an integer of from about 2 to about 25.
2. A method according to claim 1 wherein in the formula for the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, n is an integer from about 4 to about 10.
3. A method according to claim 2 wherein the amount of the anticalculus agent is within the range of from about 0.025 grams to about 1.0 grams.
4. A method according to claim 3 wherein the average molecular weight of the polyepoxysuccinic acid, or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, is about 650.
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